Top community-investing banks in Chicago, according to public data

Below are the top 5 banks for community investment in Chicago, IL, according to public data. As a share of total assets, these banks invest the most into the community (via loans for business, housing, farms, households, and construction, and public works loans and securities). This ranking, powered by federal regulatory data, considers any bank that has 50% or more of deposits based in Chicago, IL.*

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Top community-investing banks in Chicago, 2021

1. Federal Savings Bank

   • 90% of assets are invested into the community

   • 80% of money is based in Chicago, IL

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2. Royal Savings Bank

   • 88% of assets are invested into the community

   • 70% of money is based in Chicago, IL

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3. Pulaski Savings Bank

   • 80% of assets are invested into the community

   • 100% of money is based in Chicago, IL

   • Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)

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4. Central Savings, F.S.B

   • 80% of assets are invested into the community

   • 100% of money is based in Chicago, IL

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5. Belmont Bank & Trust Company

   • 79% of assets are invested into the community

   • 100% of money is based in Chicago, IL

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*Community financing consists of: business loans; housing loans; farm loans; construction loans; household loans; public works loans and securities. Banks are ranked in descending order of community financing as a percentage of total assets. Community financing data source: FFIEC Call Report, Q4 2020. This analysis includes any bank that has more than 50% of deposits based in Chicago, IL, as of the 2020 FDIC Summary of Deposits Survey. To learn more about the data and methodology, see our FAQ.